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Each age category of children's writing, from picture books to young adult, has its own requirements. Follow these guidelines to start writing your children's book.

The strength of the masters athletes 45-49 year age group at the 2009 World Masters Games Athletics was evident with a spectacular show of prior international champions.

So you're having a gingerbread contest? Here are some tips for the tasteful event, including the secret to sweet victory.

Most distance runners experience a decline in speed after the age of 50. Joining ranks of Geezer runners, however, brings a new world of rewards and challenges.

Tori Spelling and husband Dean McDermott recently finished a highly viewed 4th season of their reality TV show. Busy with opportunities, will they return for season 5?

Octogenarians and septuagenarians shocked spectators proving their speed still exists in the 100m and 200m sprints at Sydney's Olympic Park during the World Masters Games

We go along too readily with marketers that try to sell us stuff by categorizing us in age-groups.

The success rates for live births following IVF treatment are improving, according to new data.

A focus group study by the researchers at the Kinsey Institute finds that men are not as simple as commonly believed. Turn-ons and turn-offs vary widely among men.

Senior skiing, 70 and over race at Butternut, the Berkshires ski resort near Great Barrington, Massachusetts. Here's your chance to slalom for gold, silver or bronze.

Vasco da Gama midfielder Alex Teixeira has helped Brazil to reach the semi-finals of the U20 World Cup in Egypt. The 2010 World Cup in South Africa might be next.

The National Federation of the Blind and the American Printing House for the Blind offer a number of competitive opportunities for aspiring blind artists and writers.

Back-to-school time is around the corner and kids aren't the only ones that can benefit from reading the required literature. A look at books that adults can enjoy too.

Chapter books are for children who are becoming fluent readers, but who aren't ready for longer novels. Here are guidelines to writing for this age group.

A British study updates Kinsey's original research-- finding out who masturbates, when, and why.

The National Safe Boating Council encourages children to tell and show us how to be safer boaters by entering the 2008 Boating Safety Sidekicks Contest

Middle grade fiction is a huge market today, but where do you start? How long should it be? Language restrictions? Here are key points on writing a middle grade novel.

The high demand for low and medium-skilled labor in Italy and Spain determined increased emigration from Romania's rural areas.

For fans of YA fantasy who can't get enough, these Young Adult fantasy series are great for summer reading or year-round breaks from reality.

Fader's "Career Cupid: Your Guide To Landing and Loving Your Dream Job" uses the romantic analogy of dating and relationships to job hunting and finding employment.

Teaching kids to serve others is a very important task. Here are some great ideas for service projects and outreach programs that kids can do together.

Launched in 2004 by Michael Conti, the 2009 Shoot Out 24-hour Filmmaking Festival Boulder will kick-off September 25 at 6 p.m. in front of the Boulder County Court House.

Players new to vampires might be in for some surprises as they play. This article reveals how to keep a vampire sim healthy, how to have some fun, and how to make more.

The 2009 edition of one of the world's most prestigious and oldest photography contests will soon open and attract entries of the highest standard.

Every year countless children are exposed to violence and emotional abuse. Witnessing physical abuse in the home has lifelong effects unless there is intervention.

Is your book a middle-grade or young adult novel? What themes are appropriate? Can you use cuss words? Here are some tips to write for this age group.

Hot, dry conditions coupled with gale force winds challenged the cross country masters athletes at the World Masters Games Athletics in Parramatta Park.

Recreation sport, exercise workout programs and competitive sport in all sports is for all ages. Masters Games organisations promote and support mature age athletes.

Samaritan's Purse is an international Christian relief organization. Volunteers for Operation Christmas Child hand-deliver shoe box gifts to children around the globe.

USA Luge and Verizon stage fun luge races at several ski resorts that teach the basics and award prizes.

Gentle or adventurous? Poetry or prose? These tips on writing picture books will help you be successful.

Three out of four Dutch women work part-time. It is not because they are parents and cannot afford childcare. Older women and women without children do the same

Perfect conditions in 15 degrees with no wind and overcast conditions allowed masters athletes to enjoy a fast paced 10km road race to commence the World Masters Games.

The most requested toys this year have very familiar names. Children want Elmo, Dora, Tonka and Littlest Pet Shop. Top choices are listed with average retail price.

The average annual premium that 20 year old females pay for 30-year term life insurance is 5 times less expensive than quoted rates for women age 55.

Marketing plans are a necessary part of a business plan large or small. Tips to map out the strategies a business needs to succeed and write a plan that works.